Ranking the projected starting quarterbacks in the SEC for 2023
By John Miceli
2. Jayden Daniels, LSU
It might come as a surprise that the second-highest-ranked quarterback on this list is going to have to win a quarterback battle to continue to start for LSU in 2023. Tigers fans expect redshirt sophomore Garrett Nussmeier to compete with Daniels through the offseason. Those expecting Daniels to lose this competition simply underscore how highly underrated Daniels was last season.
Despite some doubt about whether Brian Kelly’s coaching abilities would translate to the SEC, LSU had a very impressive season in 2022, finishing the year 10-4 and making an appearance in the SEC Championship game.
Similarly, there was plenty of doubt over whether Daniels, a former PAC-12 quarterback, would find success against the vaunted defenses of the SEC. However, based on any measure of success — statistics, leadership, eye tests, etc. — he performed well.
Another year worth of Daniels gaining familiarity with Brian Kelly’s offensive system could mean a very strong year for LSU football.